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== Design ==
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==Ships==
* M15 NV
* M16 NV Anhatomirim (decommissioned on December 5, 2016)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.marinha.mil.br/com2dn/navio-varredor-anhatomirim-deixa-servico-ativo-da-armada | title=Navio-Varredor "Anhatomirim" deixa serviço ativo da Armada | Com2DN }}</ref>
* M16 NV Anhatomirim (To be decomissioned on November 25 2016)▼
* M17 NV Atalaia
* M18 NV Araçatuba
* M19 NV Abrolhos (
* M20 NV Albardão (decommissioned on May 21, 2021<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.marinha.mil.br/noticias/cerimonia-de-mostra-de-desarmamento-do-navio-varredor-albardao-marca-sua-saida-do-servico | title=Cerimônia de Mostra de Desarmamento do Navio-Varredor "Albardão" marca sua saída do serviço ativo da Armada | date=24 May 2021 }}</ref>)
== Use ==
=== Mine Clearance ===
* These vessels were specifically designed for '''mine-clearing operations'''.
* Their wooden hulls made them '''immune to magnetically-triggered mines''', which is a crucial advantage in mine-infested waters.
* Using various methods (magnetic, mechanical, and acoustic), they could detect and neutralize [[underwater mine]]s, ensuring safe navigation for other ships.
=== Coastal Defence ===
* Aratu-class [[minesweeper]]s played a vital role in '''coastal defence'''.
* Their ability to sweep and remove mines near shorelines protected harbours, ports, and coastal infrastructure.
* By keeping these areas clear of potential threats, they enhanced national security.
=== Versatility ===
* Despite their wooden construction, these vessels were surprisingly versatile.
* They could operate effectively in different environments, including shallow waters close to the coast.
* Their compact size allowed them to access areas larger ships couldn’t reach.
=== Brazilian Navy ===
* The Brazilian Navy deployed the Aratu-class minesweepers to safeguard its [[territorial waters]].
* These ships contributed significantly to maintaining [[maritime security]] and ensuring safe passage for both military and civilian vessels.
== Modern Day ==
The Aratu-class minesweepers continue to serve in the [[Brazilian Navy]]. Currently, there are four active vessels in this class:
# '''M15 NV Aratu'''
# '''M17 NV Atalaia'''
# '''M18 NV Araçatuba'''
Unfortunately, two of the Aratu-class minesweepers have been decommissioned:
* '''M19 NV Abrolhos''' (decommissioned on August 20, 2015) 2.
Additionally, M20 NV Albardão was also decommissioned on May 21, 2021 2. These wooden-hulled vessels, built in Germany during the 1970s by yacht-makers Abeking & Rasmussen, are uniquely designed to be immune to magnetically-triggered mines. They conduct their missions using magnetic, mechanical, and acoustic means 13. Their specialized capabilities make them valuable assets for coastal defence and mine-clearing operations.
==References==
{{reflist}}
*http://www.deagel.com/Auxiliary-Vessels/Aratu_a002135001.aspx
{{Ship classes of the Brazilian Navy}}
[[Category:Minesweepers of the Brazilian Navy]]
[[Category:Mine warfare vessel classes]]
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